Yum, Yum, Get Ya Sum!
Dano-O’s Seasoning is Bringing a Flavor Party to Your Pantry
June 2025 Issue
by Lindsay Gifford
Recipes, Information and Photography provided by Dan-O’s Seasoning
Summer grilling season has arrived! Flavorful, flame-kissed fare is on the menu, and what better way to knock it out the park than sensational seasoning. Whether you’re marinating your favorite steak or roasting vegetables, a great seasoning can make a world of difference, which is why we are ecstatic to team up with the king of “Yum, yum, get ya sum® ”, Dan-O himself.
An internet sensation and founder of Dan-O’s Seasoning, Dan-o’s mission is inspiring the world to cook up a whole lotta fun and make healthier food choices without ever sacrificing taste. And they make it easy for anyone to jump right in and feel confident while cooking. With Dan-O’s, there’s no need to measure out multiple spices, their all-purpose seasonings save time and simplify meal prep.
Dan-O’s Seasoning was founded in 2015 by Louisville, KY, native, Dan Oliver (nicknamed Dan-O), in an effort to change the world one table at a time and to inspire fun and healthy cooking with real flavors. Back when Dan was in college, he started experimenting with seasoning on chicken thighs. He spent years refining the recipe into what it is today, while working as a bartender and cook in a local restaurant. “I always made my special chicken recipe for family and friends, and it was always a hit. At the restaurant, we would sell out of chicken when I used it, but I never thought of it as a legitimate business idea,” Dan said. “One day back in January 2015, there was a customer sitting at the bar who tried my chicken, he took one bite and said, ‘This is the best chicken I’ve ever had in my life. Why aren’t you selling this?’”
Once Dan took the leap and began marketing his seasoning, he decided to take to social media to spread the word. At first, he wasn’t getting a ton of engagement. But after one of his cooking videos went viral his sales basically tripled overnight. Then, Dan-O’s following kept growing and growing and developed a cult-like fan base, now affectionately dubbed “Dan-O’s Fan-O’s.”
Today Dan-O’s all-purpose seasoning blends can be found nationwide in more than 18,000 retailers! Through all the success, Dan-O’s mission to bring more flavor to every table has never wavered. With more than 16 blends in the lineup, there’s something for everyone—including their newest Chili Lime Seasoning that just screams summer!
With zero calories and all-natural, premium ingredients, the entire line continues to be a healthy alternative to traditional seasonings. Dan-O’s seasonings are low in salt, sugar-free and made the way seasoning should be made. Every bottle of Dan‑O’s Seasoning has 50 mg of sodium or less per ¼ teaspoon, allowing them to focus more on the flavors of their signature herbs and spices to give you the most Yum, Yum, Get Ya Sum® per serving.
Dan-O and his talented team have created a website full of dynamite dishes just waiting for you at www.danosseasoning.com. Plus, we’ve chosen our favorites for you to peruse. So, this summer, as you fire up the grill or heat up the kitchen, don’t forget to “Put some Dan-O’s on it!” We promise, one taste, and you’ll be a Fan-O.
Blueberry Compote Wagyu Burger
with Honey Bourbon Balsamic Onions
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 1 hr | Servings: 4
6 strips Bacon 
1 lb Ground beef (Wagyu, if available)
Brioche buns
2 Tbsps Balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp Honey
Red onion slices
Arugula
Dan-O’s Original Seasoning
1 Tbsp Olive oil
1 oz Bourbon
Brie cheese
1 pint fresh Blueberries
Butter
Salt & Pepper
1/4 cup Sugar
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
Start your onions: Preheat onion to 400°F. Cut the ends off your onion and peel. Cut about 6 slices across your onion and set to side. In a Pyrex dish, add your olive oil, balsamic, bourbon, and honey. Add a pinch of salt, black pepper, and Dan-O’s and mix together. Lay onions in mixture and cover dish with foil. Place in the oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and finish cooking for 15 minutes.
Make burger patties: Form 1/3 lb Patties and season each side with Dan-O’s Seasoning. Set to the side. Preheat your grill to 450°F. Start your blueberry compote. In a saucepan, add your blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Cook on medium-low until blueberries break down and form paste, stirring occasionally. Turn all the way to low, stirring occasionally. Cook your burger and bacon. Cook burger to desired internal temperature over charcoal. Add bacon to a plate, season with Dan-O’s and microwave until done. (Or cook on the grill or in oven). Microwave is fastest and works. Toast your buns.
Build your burger with a smear of mayo, patty, about 1 oz of Brie, bacon, 1 slice of onion, about 2 oz of blueberry compote, and top with arugula.
Chili Lime Shrimp
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 3 mins | Servings: 4
2 Tbsps Dan-O’s Chili Lime Seasoning
1 lb. Shrimp, peeled and deveined
Pinch of fresh Cilantro, chopped
½ stick Unsalted butter
1 Tbsp Avocado oil
Fresh lime, for squeezing over the shrimp
Prepare the Shrimp: In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp with a pinch of chopped cilantro and Dan-O’s Chili Lime Seasoning. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the unsalted butter and avocado oil to the pan. Once the butter has melted and the pan is hot, add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. After about 1 minute, start flipping the shrimp. Cook for an additional 30 seconds until they turn pink and opaque. Once cooked, turn off the heat. The shrimp should be done cooking after a total of about 2 minutes.
Cheesy Chicken Melt with Guacamole Sauce
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Servings: 4
4 Boneless chicken thighs
Dan-O’s Chipotle Seasoning
1 white Onion
1 small Red bell pepper
4 slices American cheese
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 thick slices Sourdough bread
Guacamole sauce:
3 Jalapenos
1 Avocado
4 Garlic cloves
1 tsp Sea salt
1 tsp Pepper
¼ cup Olive oil
Dan-O’s Spicy Seasoning
For the sauce, dice jalapenos and garlic and add all contents to a blender or food processor. Mix until smooth and creamy and set aside. Tenderize the chicken thighs with a mallet and coat with Dan-O’s Chipotle Seasoning. Slice red pepper and onion. Preheat the griddle to high heat and add neutral oil of choice. Grill peppers and onions until soft and chicken is cooked to 160°F internal temperature.
Place all four bread slices on the griddle and top with American cheese. Once the chicken reaches temperature, combine two thighs and top with peppers and onions. We’re making two sandwiches. Top each with two slices of Swiss cheese. Once the chicken is done and cheese is melted, place on toasted bread. Top with Guacamole sauce and other slices of bread. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Quick and Easy Elotes (Mexican Street Corn)
4 ears Corn 
1 Tbsp Butter
Mayonnaise
Crema, for garnish
Cotija Cheese
Cilantro, for garnish
1 lime
Dan-O’s Spicy Seasoning
Dan-O’s Chipotle Seasoning
Dan-O’s Cheesoning® or Jalapeño Cheesoning Seasoning
Add corn, 1 Tbsp butter, and Dan-O’s Spicy to a pot of water and boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let corn soak for 20 minutes in water (for extra flavor). Drain corn and brush with a coating of mayonnaise. Then heavily sprinkle corn with Dan-O’s Spicy, Chipotle, and Cheesoning®. Next top corn with crema, cilantro, and a squirt of lime juice, to taste.
Perfect Chili Lime Salsa
Prep Time: 15 mins | Servings: 4-6
2 Tbsps Dan-O’s Chili Lime 
5 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 Red onion, diced
1 Jalapeño, diced
1/4 bunch Cilantro, diced (stems and leaves)
Juice of 2 limes (with some pulp)
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced Roma tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Squeeze the juice of the 2 limes over the mixture, ensuring to include some of the pulp for extra flavor. Sprinkle generously with Dan-O’s Chili Lime over the salsa mixture and gently mix all the ingredients together until they are well combined. Pat the top of the salsa mixture to level it out. This step helps the flavors meld together. Allow the salsa to sit for 10 minutes at room temperature. This waiting time helps enhance the flavors. After 10 minutes, give the salsa another gentle stir and serve it with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a topping for your favorite dishes!
Chili Lime Mango Margaritas
Prep Time: 5 mins | Servings: 2
1/4 tsp Dan-O’s Chili Lime Seasoning
1 ripe Mango, cubed (about 1 cup) or frozen chunks
1 cup Orange juice
2 small Limes, juiced
2 oz Silver tequila
1.5 oz Triple sec (or Cointreau)
1 tbsp Agave nectar or simple syrup
1 tsp Dan-O’s Chili Lime Seasoning, for garnish
Lime slices, for garnish
Blend all margarita ingredients in a blender until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness / strength of alcohol as desired. Rim serving glasses with a lime wedge and immediately dip in Dan-O’s Chili Lime Seasoning. Fill glass with ice cubes and pour in the margarita mix.
Garnish with lime wedge.
Spicy Bloody Mary Cocktail
Prep Time: 2 mins | Servings: 1
1 1/2 oz Vodka
Splash olive juice
A few drops of Worcestershire sauce
A few drops of KY Bourbon hot sauce
Sprinkle of Spicy Dan-O’s Seasoning
Tomato Juice
Your favorite toppings, see note below.
If you like, dip the rim of the glass in water or tomato juice then dip/roll the rim of the glass in Dan-O’s Chipotle or Spicy Seasoning. Fill up the glass with ice. Add the vodka, olive juice, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle with Spicy Dan-O’s Seasoning and fill up glass with tomato juice. Garnish with your favorite topping on a skewer or right in the top of the glass.
Note: Some popular toppings include: celery, olives, pickles, bacon, jalapenos...whatever floats your boat!
Sausage Pinwheels
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Servings: 20
1 tsp Garlic powder 
1 Tbsp Dan-O’s Italian-O™ Seasoning
1 Tbsp Olive oil
3/4 cup Sharp white cheddar, grated
1 cup ground Italian sausage
2 (8 oz) cans Crescent roll dough
8 oz Cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Red bell pepper, finely chopped
Preheat your oven to 375°F and set the racks in the upper and lower thirds. Grab a medium skillet and set it over medium-high heat. Drizzle in the oil and toss in your sausage, breaking it up as it cooks. Cook until the sausage is crumbly and no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Toss in your bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes, just until it softens up a bit. Transfer everything to a plate and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
While that cools, mix up your filling! In a small bowl, stir together cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, and Dan-O’s Italian-O™ Seasoning until it’s all nice and smooth. Now, let’s work with the dough. On a flat surface, roll out your dough into a 13” x 5” rectangle. Pinch any seams to make it smooth on both sides. Spread your cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1/4” border all around. Sprinkle that cooled sausage and bell pepper mix on top, gently pressing it into the cream cheese so it sticks when you roll it. With the long side of the dough facing you, roll it up nice and tight into a log. Place the log seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Pop it in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up.
Take the dough log out of the freezer and slice it into 1/2” rounds. Place those rounds cut side down on two parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them 11/2” to 2” apart so they have room to puff up. Bake the pinwheels, rotating the baking sheets from top to bottom and front to back halfway through. In about 20 minutes, they’ll be golden brown, puffed up, and ready to devour!
Teriyaki Salmon Bites
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Servings: 4
1 Salmon Filet 
1/2 tsp Brown sugar
¼ cup of Soy Sauce
1/2 Tbsp Dan-O’s Chipotle Seasoning
1 Tbsp Ginger paste
1 Tbsp Dan-O’s Crunchy Seasoning
Pour hot water over salmon skin and peel back to remove. In a pot, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger paste, and Dan-O’s Chipotle Seasoning, heat to a simmer. Chop salmon into 1” chunks and toss in the sauce. Add to the air fryer and coat with Dan-O’s Crunchy Seasoning. Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes.
Dan’s TikTok Famous Baked Feta Pasta
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 50 mins | Servings: 4
7 Garlic cloves
2 Tbsps Dan-O’s Italian-O™ Seasoning
Fresh basil leaves
1/2 Tbsp Dan-O’s Original Seasoning
Salt (for the water)
2 (10 oz) containers of Grape tomatoes
1 lb. Rigatoni
1 (11 oz) block of feta cheese
2 cups Mozzarella cheese
3-4 Tbsps high-end Extra virgin olive oil
Optional: Dan-O’s Cheesoning® for extra flavor
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread fresh basil leaves across the bottom of a baking dish. Add the garlic cloves, spreading them evenly. Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the dish. Halve the grape tomatoes (optional) and add. Sprinkle Dan-O’s Italian-O™ and Dan-O’s Original over everything in the dish. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the top. Bake at 400°F for 40 minutes.
While the dish is baking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni until al dente. Drain and set aside. Once the baking time is complete, carefully blend the contents of the baking dish using a hand blender, achieving your desired sauce consistency. Gently fold the cooked rigatoni into the sauce, taking care not to break the noodles. Sprinkle 2 cups of mozzarella cheese on top. (For added flavor, sprinkle with your favorite Dan-O’s Cheesoning®!) Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Tri-Tip Steak & Swiss Sandwich
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Servings: 4
3 lbs. Tri tip steak
3 Tbsp Liquid aminos
Dan-O’s Spicy Seasoning, to taste
½ medium white onion, sliced
4 oz mushrooms, sliced
Swiss cheese
Choice of buns
Add tri-tip to a bag and pour in your liquid aminos. Let marinate for 30 minutes. Remove steak from bag and allow to rest for 30 minutes. While marinating, prepare your Big Green Egg (or charcoal grill) with natural charcoal and get it lit. Once your charcoal is going, add on a few chunks of oak wood chips. Bring grill up to 400-500°F. Season your tri tip generously with spicy Dan-O’s, add your steak to the big green egg and sear for a 3-4 minutes on each side. Then, bring temperature down to about 250 degrees to finish cooking. For medium rare, cook to 125 degrees for a nice medium rare. Remove steak from grill and allow to rest.
While the steak rests, slice your mushrooms and onions and cook in a medium pan with some water and Dan-O’s Seasoning until softened (5-10) minutes. Remove from heat and set to the side. Once your mushrooms and onions are cooked, thinly slice your tri-tip. Add slices to a bun with onions, mushrooms, and swiss cheese. Melt cheese with torch if desired.
Dan-O-Myte Stromboli
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Servings: 4
1/2 Tbsp Garlic powder
1 Tbsp Dan-O’s Italian-O™ Seasoning
1/2 lb. Pizza dough
Dan-O’s Red Pepper Cheesoning® Seasoning
3 Tbsps Butter
1/2 cup Pizza sauce
Slices of pepperoni
Deli ham
1 Egg beaten for egg wash
11/2 cups grated Mozzarella cheese
Fresh parsley, optional
Parmesan cheese, optional
Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out the dough on parchment paper with a sprinkle of flour. The dough should be at least 10 to 12 inches long by 8 inches wide. An oval shape works best for when you have to roll it. Melt the butter and mix in the garlic powder. Brush the melted butter/garlic on the dough after it has been rolled out. Then spread a layer of pizza sauce on the dough and Sprinkle Generously with Dan-O’s Italian-O™ and some Cheesoning®. Make layers of pepperoni, then cheese, then ham, then more cheese covering the entire piece of dough. Roll inward starting with the longest side closest to you. Make sure the end of the roll is on the underside and touches the parchment paper after you complete rolling. Tuck in the sides: any ingredients that fall out get shoved into the side before you start tucking. Brush the top with the egg wash and any leftover melted butter, then sprinkle more Italian-O and Cheesoning on top. Slice at least 3 slits in the top to vent while cooking. Slits should be at least 1 to 2 inches in length. Bake at 400°F until golden brown on top, about 20 minutes. Cut and serve with your favorite marinara or pizza dipping sauce, sprinkle with fresh parsley or parmesan.
Marinated Pork Tenderloins
with Dan-O’s Horseradish Dip
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Servings: 6-8
64 oz (2qt) Apple Juice
Dan-O’s Spicy Seasoning (about 1-2 Tbsps)
1 lb. Brown sugar
1 pkg (2-2½ lbs) Pork tenderloins
Dan-O’s Preem-O Seasoning (about 1-2 Tbsps)
Dan-O’s Horseradish Dip:
16 oz Sour cream
1 Tbsp Dan-O’s Crunchy Seasoning
4 oz jarred Horseradish
1 Tbsp Dan-O’s Chipotle Seasoning
In a pot, combine 1 cup of apple juice and bring it to a boil. Return the remaining apple juice in the refrigerator. Add the brown sugar, stirring until dissolved, then remove the pot from heat and let it cool to room temperature. (*Optional, you can add ice to speed up the cooling process.) Once cooled, add the remaining chilled apple juice to the mixture. Marinate the Pork: Poke holes with a fork in the pork tenderloins to allow the marinade to penetrate. Place the tenderloins in a deep dish and pour the marinade over them. Sprinkle generously with Dan-O’s Spicy and Dan-O’s Preem-O. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the tenderloins from the marinade and place them on the grill. Char each side while keeping the grill closed. Cook the tenderloins for 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the center is no longer pink and an instant-read thermometer reads at least 135°F.
Prepare Horseradish Dip: In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and horseradish. Add in the Dan-O’s Crunchy and Chipotle seasonings. Stir until well combined. Serve with grilled pork tenderloins.
Bussin’ Southern Baked Beans
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Servings: 4
2 (11 oz) cans Pork and beans 
3 (28 oz) cans Original Bush’s Baked Beans
8-10 strips Bacon
1½ lb Ground beef
4 Jalapenos
1 Yellow onion
1 Tbsp Garlic
½ cup Brown sugar
Splash of Bourbon
Dan-O’s Original Seasoning
Splash of Worcestershire
¾ cup sweet BBQ sauce
¼ cup Yellow mustard
Disposable pan, if desired
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lay your bacon strips out on a baking sheet and season with Dan-O’s. Bake for 20-30 minutes until it starts to crisp up. While bacon cooks, dice your onion and jalapenos. (Optional: Leave the seeds in 2 of the jalapenos for added heat.) Mince your garlic then cook the veggies in a pan with oil for about 5 minutes until soft, then set aside. In the same pan, season your ground beef, cook until browned, and drain grease. Add your beans to a large disposable pan. Mix in the veggies, beef, and all other ingredients. Remove bacon from oven once cooked and chop. Add the chopped bacon to the beans as your topping. Bake uncovered at 350°F for about 50 minutes. Give the beans 20-25 minutes to “set” before serving.